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    Waterproof jackets

    Sep 11, 2020 3 minutes

    A GOOD WATERPROOF JACKET is an essential item for hillwalking and backpacking. Whilst there are ultralight jackets good for summer and heavyweight jackets ideal for winter, there are many midweight jackets suitable for year-round use – and that’s what I’m looking at here.

    Keeping the rain out is not a problem for a well-designed jacket. Letting out body moisture is a different matter, and this is where there is a difference between fabrics. Generally, the more expensive fabrics are the most breathable. How

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